Placement Statistics
The placement statistics for the B.Tech Agriculture program at Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya Nagaon reflect a strong industry demand for our graduates. Over the past five years, we have achieved consistently high placement rates with an average of 92% across all categories.
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,00,000 | 6,50,000 | 6,00,000 | 94% | 48 |
| 2022 | 11,50,000 | 6,30,000 | 5,80,000 | 93% | 42 |
| 2021 | 10,80,000 | 6,10,000 | 5,70,000 | 91% | 39 |
| 2020 | 10,20,000 | 5,90,000 | 5,50,000 | 89% | 36 |
| 2019 | 9,80,000 | 5,70,000 | 5,30,000 | 87% | 34 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The top 25 recruiting companies include:
- Monsanto (now Bayer)
- Syngenta
- John Deere
- Cargill
- Nestlé
- Agritech startups like Farmigo and AgriWebb
- The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Organic India Limited
- Agrochemicals Ltd.
- Microsoft (agriculture AI division)
- Google (agricultural analytics team)
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) - agritech vertical
- Infosys (agri-business consulting)
- Wipro (smart farming solutions)
- Farmers Business Network (FBN)
- AgriTech India
- Greenhouse Technologies Inc.
- Bayer CropScience
- Deere & Company (agricultural machinery division)
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
- World Bank (agricultural development projects)
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
Sector Analysis
A sector-wise analysis shows that the IT/software domain is a major source of employment for our graduates, with roles such as Data Analyst, Software Developer, and AI/ML Engineer in agricultural tech companies. Core engineering positions are also common, especially in agri-machinery and precision farming firms.
The finance and consulting sectors have shown growing interest in hiring our graduates due to their analytical skills and understanding of agricultural systems. Public sector roles in research institutions and government bodies offer stable career paths for those interested in policy development or rural development initiatives.
Internship Season
Internship season begins in the third year, with companies like Monsanto, Syngenta, and John Deere offering internships ranging from 4 to 12 weeks. Stipends typically range from ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 per month, depending on the company and role.